Anti-LGBT protesters burn flags and tear down float as they storm Georgia’s Pride parade

Anti-LGBT protesters stormed Georgia’s Pride parade on Saturday, tearing down a float, vandalizing the stage, setting fires and looting the event’s bar. Thousands of right-wing protesters, who included Orthodox Christian clergy, were filmed scuffling with police, rushing the stage and burning rainbow flags, forcing the cancellation of the event in Tbilisi. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The